TMDb/Project Hail Mary Celebrity Discover how puppeteer James Ortiz brought Rocky to life in Project Hail Mary, forging a cinematic bond with Ryan Gosling that fueled the year's top-grossing... April 2, 2026 AceShowbiz - It has been a remarkable journey for James Ortiz, the New York-based theater artist and puppeteer who brought to life Rocky, the endearing alien character at the heart of Project Hail Mary.